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LR_Plus and EZ Series User Manual 1

Part No. 01/3461May 2014

LR_Plus Seriesand EZ Series

Universal Test Machine

User Manual

For Use with the following :LR5KPLUS

LR10KPLUSLR30KPLUSLR50KPLUS

EZ20 & EZ50LS100PLUS

LR100KPLUSLR150K PLUS

including all Extended Travel and Pogo Options

2 LR_Plus and EZ Series User Manual

WARRANTYThis instrument is warranted against defects in workmanship, material and design for one (1) year from date of delivery to the extent that AMETEK will, at its sole option, repair or replace the instrument or any part thereof which is defective, provided, however, that this warranty shall not apply to instru-ments subjected to tampering or, abuse, or exposed to highly corrosive conditions.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND AMETEK HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITA-TION, ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY. AMETEK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY ANTICIPATED OR LOST PROFITS.

This warranty is voidable if the purchaser fails to follow any and all instructions, warnings or cautions in the instrument’s Instruction Manual.

If a manufacturing defect is found, AMETEK will replace or repair the instrument or replace any defec-tive part thereof without charge; however, AMETEK’s obligation hereunder does not include the cost of transportation, which must be borne by the customer. AMETEK assumes no responsibility for dam-age in transit, and any claims for such damage should be presented to the carrier by the purchaser.

TRADEMARKSAMETEK is a registered trademarks of AMETEK, Inc.LLOYD INSTRUMENTS is a trademark of AMETEK, Inc.Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Tel: +1-727-536-7831Tel: +1-800-527-9999 (within USA only)Email: [email protected]


ICONS

WARNINGThe raised hand icon warns of a situation or condition that may lead to personal injury or death. Do not proceed until the warning is read and thoroughly understood. Warn-ing messages are shown in bold type.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGEThe lightning icon warns of the presence of an uninsulated dangerous voltage within theproductenclosurethatmightbeofsufficientmagnitudetocauseseriousshocksordeath.NeveropentheenclosuresunlessyouareanauthorizedandqualifiedLLOYD INSTRUMENTS’ service personnel. Never open any enclosure when power is connected to the system or its components.

CAUTIONThe exclamation point icon indicates a situation or condition that may lead to equip-ment malfunction or damage. Do not proceed until the caution message is read and thoroughly understood. Caution messages are shown in bold type.

NOTEThe note icon indicates additional or supplementary information about the action, activity or concept. Notes are shown in bold type.

CAUTION

HIGH FORCES ARE OFTEN INVOLVED WITH THE MATERIAL TESTING PROCESSES.

THE MACHINE IS POWERED BY MAINS SUPPLY VOLTAGE

CLASS 1 PRODUCT, MUST BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTH CONNECTION

DO NOT POSITION THE EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THE DISCONNECT DEVICE (MACHINE MAINS INLET SOCKET)

IF THE EQUIPMENT IS USED IN A MANOR NOT SPECI-FIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED

TO MAINTAIN ALL ASPECTS OF THE SPECIFICATION, ONLY LLOYD INSTRUMENTS APPROVED ACCES-SORIES CONNECTIONS AND COMPONENTS SHOULD BE USED

STRICTLY ADHERE TO ALL SPECIFIED SAFETY PROCEDURES

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE MATERIALS TESTING MACHINE.

General SafetyGeneral safety precautions must be followed when using this LLOYD INSTRUMENTS product. Failure to observe precautions and warnings may result in damage to the equipment, or injury to personnel.

It is understood that safety rules within companies vary.Ifaconflictexistsbetweenthematerialcontained in all LLOYD INSTRUMENTS’ User’s Guides and the rules of a company using a LLOYD INSTRUMENTS product, the more stringent rules should take precedence.

Safety ConsiderationsThe machine is completely enclosed and provides no potentially hazardous outputs. Safety considerations are related to the power connections and physical mountings.

Electronic and mechanical components housed within the machine covers are to be serviced by authorized LLOYD INSTRUMENTS’ representatives only.


Printed below is a copy of an AMETEK Lloyd Instruments declaration that the machine you havemeetstherequirementsforCEmarking.Actualcopiesofthecertificateforyourtypeof machine may be obtained from AMETEK, Inc. or from our websites.


1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................... 61.1 Safety ................................................. 7

2.0 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ..................... 7

3.0 INSTALLATION ................................. 93.1 Unpacking .......................................... 93.2 Setting Up Your Machine ................... 93.3 Lifting with a Pallet ............................ 103.4 Lifting with Straps .............................. 103.5 Lifting with a Forklight ....................... 103.6 Lifting with Eye Bolts ......................... 113.7 Securing Machine to Bench .............. 113.8 Setting Up Pogo Machine ................. 123.9 Fitting and Moving Console .............. 133.10 Voltage Selection .............................. 143.11 Power ON/OFF Switch ...................... 143.12 Fitting Load Cell ................................ 153.13 Fitting Load Cell (LR100K/LR150K) .. 153.14 Additional Load Cells ........................ 163.15 Load Cells for LR100K/LR150K ........ 16

4.0 LOAD CELLS ................................... 174.1 Care of Load Cells ............................ 17

5.0 CONTROL PANEL ........................... 185.1 Control Panel Description ................. 185.2 Keypad Operation and Description ... 195.3 The Display ....................................... 215.4 “SWITCH-ON” DIisplay ..................... 21

6.0 PERFORMING A TEST .................... 236.1 Test Modes ........................................ 236.2 Test Parameters ................................ 236.3 Selecting a Test ................................. 246.4 Starting a Test ................................... 266.5 Stopping a Test ................................. 266.6 Printing Test Results ......................... 276.7 Canceling or Accepting Results ........ 276.8 Viewing the Statistics ........................ 276.9 Error Conditions ................................ 27

7.0 SETTING UP A NEW TEST .............. 287.1 Pre-definedTestSetups .................... 287.2 Default Global Settings ..................... 307.3 EditingaPre-definedTestSetup ...... 307.4 Password Access .............................. 307.5 Renaming the Test ............................ 31

7.6 Deleting a Test .................................. 317.7 Global Settings .................................. 317.8 Setting a Password ........................... 327.9 Safety Load Limit .............................. 327.10 Slow Jog Speed ................................ 327.11 Setting for Printer .............................. 327.12 Grip Protection Settings .................... 327.13 Current Language ............................. 327.14 Machine Stiffness .............................. 337.15 Test Setup Display ............................ 347.16 Test Type ........................................... 347.17 Selecting Machine Stiffness Compensation ................................... 377.18 Test Options ...................................... 377.19 Test Results ...................................... 397.20 Pass/Fail Values................................ 397.21 DefiningSample ................................ 407.22 Pre-Test Questions ........................... 40

8.0 OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS ..... 418.1 Safety ................................................ 418.2 Emergency Stop ............................... 428.3 Splinter Shields ................................. 428.4 Lower Anchor Pin Adjustment ........... 428.5 Limit Stops ........................................ 43

9.0 ERROR CONDITION ........................ 449.1 Error Conditions ................................ 44 10.0 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ... 4510.1 Cleaning External Finish and Trim .... 4510.2 Maintenance ..................................... 45

11.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...... 4611.1 LR5K Plus Machine .......................... 4611.2 LR10K Plus Machine ........................ 4711.3 EZ20 Machine ................................... 4811.4 LR30K Plus Machine ........................ 4911.5 EZ50 Machine ................................... 5011.6 LR50K Plus Machine ........................ 5111.7 LS100 Machine ................................. 5211.8 LR100K Plus Machine .......................5311.9 LR150K Plus Machine ...................... 5411.10 RS232 Leads .................................... 55

MACHINE DIMENSIONS ............................ 56

TABLE OF CONTENTS


1.0 INTRODUCTIONWelcome to your new Lloyd Instruments™ LR Plus, EZ or LS100 series (Lloyd Instruments machines) advanced, twin column, materials testing machine. This manual is to be used for the following Lloyd Instruments machines:

n LR5K Plus Seriesn LR10K Plus Seriesn LR30K Plus Seriesn LR50K Plus Seriesn LR100K Plus Seriesn LR150K Plus Series

n EZ20 Seriesn EZ50 Series

n LS100 Series

The Lloyd Instruments machines incorporate an extensive range of features making them ideal for performing complex testing applications. The machine is microprocessor controlled and uses world proven 32-bit technology for highly accurate load measurement and rapid data acquisition. The optional integral user interface consists of a side mounted control console with large, positive action membrane switches, allowing complex tests to be performed at the touch of a button. A large, backlit Liquid Crystal Display shows the test and set-up information in multi-lingual, multi-unit format. The stand alone system is capable of storing up to 600 test results from a choice of 10 programmable test set-ups, or may be connected via its RS232 output to a personal computer running NEXYGEN™ or NEXYGEN PLUS™ software, providing almost unlimited testing capability and result manipulation facilities.

The high stiffness frame incorporates a crosshead guidance system to prevent side loading of the sample under test. The crosshead is driven by twin lead screws and a high precision servomotor and DC servo system to achieve a wide range of speeds throughout the full load range. The machine is capable of running full load at full speed. A range of highly accurate, interchange-able loadcells is available for tension, compression and cycling through zero force measurements. The system is ideal for use in production, quality control, educational and research environments.

All machines are designed to meet a broad range of applications. This is achieved mainly through the embedded control software and easily configurabledataacquisitionsoftware,availableas an optional extra. NEXYGEN or NEXYGEN PLUS software are fully Windows® compliant and compatible, they seamlessly integrate with contemporary Microsoft®Office® programs using OLE2® technology. The programs are easy to use, making use of drop down windows prompts, drag and drop, cut and paste routines. Data can easily be exported to programs such as Excel®, Access®, Outlook® and Powerpoint® for further manipulation, and enhanced presentation. NEXY-GEN™ and NEXYGEN PLUS software contain a library of pre-programmed test setups for conducting fully automated tests, in accordance with international standards.

For additional information about our NEXYGEN software products, please contact the nearest LloydInstrumentsSalesOffice.

LRPlus Materials Testing Machines with optional grips and load cell


1.1 SAFETYDependingontheindustry,application,material(tobetested),location(oftheuse),etc.thefinaluser must take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of the operator, other people, machine and properties by providing guards, shields, screen, adequate lighting and adequate ventilation etc. Furthermore,whenthemachineisinstalled,wiredandreadyforitsintendeduse,thefinalusermustconductthefinalRiskAssessmentonthemachine,includingallsuchsafetymeasures(shield,guard,etc.), to satisfy the requirements of Machinery Directive and EHSR (Essential Health and Safety Requirements).

CAUTION: Materials testing machines are very safe to use providing the instructions presented in this manual are followed precisely. We would like draw your attention to both the Electrical Safety (Section 2.0) and Operational Precautions, (Section 8.0). Please refer to both sections for details on safe operation of this equipment before operating your materials testing machine.

Transparent splinter shields are available as an option to enclose the test sample if there is any danger of samples shattering as a result of the test. These shields have an electronic interlock such that the test cannot be started until the hinged shield is closed. While not mandatory for many applicationsandcountries,AMETEKstronglyrecommendthatusersconsiderfittingthisoption.


2.0 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. The machines have been designed to meet the requirements of BS EN 61010:2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. 2. The User Manual contains some information and warnings, which have to be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the machine in safe condition. 3. The machine has been designed for indoor use. It may occasionally be subjected to temperatures between +5ºC and -10ºC (41ºF and 14ºF) without degradation of its safety. 4. Before switching on the machine make sure that it is set to the voltage of the mains electricity supply. 5. The machines comply with electrical safety grade Class 1, which means that it is an “earthed apparatus” and requires the mains plug to contain a protective earth terminal. The mains plug must only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. The protective action must not be negated by the use of an extension cord without a protective conductor. 6. The machine must be disconnected from all voltage sources before it is opened for any adjustments, replacement, maintenance or repair. 7. Capacitors inside the machine may still be charged even if the machine has been disconnected from all voltage sources. 8. Any adjustment, maintenance or repair of the opened machine connect to the mains supply voltage should be avoided as far as possible but if inevitable, must only be carried out by a skilled person who is aware of the hazard involved.

9. Makesurethatonlyfuseswiththerequiredratedcurrentandofthespecifiedtypeareusedfor replacement. The use of makeshift fuses and the short-circuiting of fuse holders is prohibited.

CAUTION: DOUBLE POLE, LIVE / NEUTRAL FUSING.


3.0 INSTALLATION

3.1 UNPACKINGAll packing material should be carefully removed from the testing machine and a careful visual inspection should be made to ensure that there is no obvious transit damage.

The following standard items should be in this package:

• Material Testing Frame• Console cable. (09/0710) (Not supplied with LR100K Plus or LR150K Plus frames)• Power input cable • RS232 cable (09/0639)• Appropriate Grip/adaptor pins and Anchor pins • 1 x “C” Spanner, 1 x 5mm Allen Key

Optional equipment, including any of the following, may also accompany your machine:

• Control Console• NEXYGENPlus Software Package• RS232 Printer Cable (p/n 09/0721)• Load Cell• Gripping Fixture

If there is any damage, or parts missing, please report this to your dealer or AMETEK without delay.

3.2 SETTING UP YOUR MACHINEIftheequipmentisusedinamanornotspecifiedbythemanufacturer,theprotectionprovidedbytheequipment may be impaired.The machine should be installed in an area where adequate ambient lighting is present in order to

NOTE: DONOTtopositiontheequipmentsothatitisdifficulttooperatethedisconnectdevice. The mains supply machine socket should be easily accessible to disconnect the mains supply lead in case of emergency.

ensure safe use of equipment

The machines are heavy items and great care should be taken in choosing the location where they are to be installed. If it is to be bench mounted you must ensure the bench is capable of remaining firmandstable,withstandingthecombinedweightofthemachineandanyaccessoriessupplied.PleaseseetheSpecificationpageattheendofthismanualfortheweightoftheapparatus.Themachinemustbevertical,whetherbenchorfloormounted;otherwisetheresultsmaybeaffected,particularly for very low loads. Please ensure utmost care is taken when lifting, as the machine is heavy. Lifting equipment should

CAUTION: It must be positioned such that the front of the machine can be easily accessed and that THE EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON IS NOT OBSTRUCTED IN ANY WAY.


be used as necessary. 3.3 LIFTING WITH A PALLET

NOTE: DO NOT use the console as a handle when lifting. The recommended methods are described below.

CAUTION: At no time should the machine be lifted by placing hands under the frame.

Allthemachinescanhaveapalletfittedunderthe machine so that it may be lifted to the desired position with a forklift or suitable lifting trolley. 3.4 LIFTING WITH STRAPSLifting straps may be situated under the moving crosshead. Ensure the crosshead is padded to avoid damaging the machine. Care should be taken to ensure that the straps do not interfere with the load cell connection socket.

3.5 LIFTING WITH A FORKLIFTAn alternative method is the use of a forklift truck with the forks under the moving crosshead as shown below. Once again ensure the crosshead is well padded to avoid damage to the machine. Ensure the forks do not damage the load cell socket.

3.6 LIFTING WITH EYE BOLTS

Lifting with Straps

Lifting with Forklift Truck


Eyebolts are supplied with the LR100K Plus and the LR150K Plus. Appropriate rope/lifting straps should be used to lift the machine. Ensure that the rope/lifting straps and the lifting equipment are capable of taking the full weight of the machine.

The LR100K Plus and LR150K Plus may be lifted vertically or horizontally (before the base unitcoversarefitted)withstrapsfittedasshownin the sketches below.

In the horizontal lifting mode one of the lifting straps/ropes should be securely attached to the base unit main chassis frame and the other to the appropriate eyebolt.

In the vertical lifting mode the lifting straps/ropesshouldbefirmlyattachedtobothoftheeye bolts.

3.7 SECURING THE MACHINE TO THE BENCHIf you have an LR5K, LR10K, LR30K Plus or EZ materials testing machines, which is to be mounted on a surface lower than 0.9m (3 ft) from the ground, the machine must be secured to the mounting surface. Method for securing the machine to a sup-porting surface.

Two holes are provided through the base of the chassis, as indicated in sketch below and 2 M8 bolts, washers, and nuts should be used to secure the machine through these holes to the supporting surface.To fasten the machine down, remove the two base covers to reveal the holes, which are labelled – ‘Hole for securing the machine to a supporting surface’. The pitch of these holes is shown in the sketch below.

Drill the supporting surface to suit M8 clearance.Position the machine over and align the holes.Insert the M8 bolts through the chassis and the supporting surface and fasten with the washers and nuts.

Replace the base covers.

WARNING: If your machine is an LR5K, LR10K, LR30K Plus, or EZ machine it must be secured to a rigid and stable supporting surface, as described in the following instruction. To ignore this requirement disregards the safety standard established for this machine.

Lifting horizontally with Eye Bolts

Lifting Vertically with Eye Bolts


3.8 SETTING UP POGO LR PLUS OR EZAMETEK produces a range of Lloyd Instruments machines that can be mounted on specially de-signed frames that can be used for testing a wide range of bulky items such as cardboard cartons, crates and furniture.

These “Pogo” machines have a linear bearing fittedinthefixedlowercrossheadthroughwhicha rod runs, connecting the load cell and the com-pression platens mounted below the machine within the frame.

NospecificinformationaboutsettingupaLRPlus Pogo or EZ can be issued with the machine onit’sownbecausethesizeandspecificationofthe mounting frame are decided by the custom-ersspecificneeds. Themountingframeshouldbepositionedfirstand the instructions for set-up and wiring sup-plied with the mounting frame followed closely.

The LR Plus or EZ Pogo will have been supplied toyouwithouttheframemountingplatesfitted.Thefittingoftheseplatesneedstobecarriedout prior to the machine being lifted onto the Crusher Frame.

AMETEKrecommendthatthefittingofthesemounting plates is carried out by a Lloyd Instruments appointed commissioning engineer to suit the requirements and needs of the customer.

Fullfittingandwiringinstructionsaresuppliedwith the Crusher Frame. Fitting and wiring of the Emergency Stop Buttons and Console are de-signedtomeeteachcustomer’sspecificneeds.The positioning of controls is the responsibility of thefinaluserwhoshouldensure,aspartoftheRiskAssessment,thatsufficientstopbuttonsareprovided.

Because the mounting plates protrude from the bottom of the LR Plus and EZ machines, no at-tempt should be made to stand the machine on itsown.Itwillonlybestablewhenitisfittedandsecured to the mounting frame.

Suitable lifting equipment should be employed.

Holes

Example Installation of LR Plus Pogo mounted on a Carton Crusher Frame.


ThePogoRodshouldbefittedlast,oncetheLRPlusorEZmachineissecuredtothetopoftheframe.Inserttherodthroughthebearingonthelower(fixed)crossheadoftheLRPlusorEZ machine and connect to the Bottom Platen. Connect to the loadcell last.

Onesthemachineisinstalled,wiredandreadyforitsintendeduse,thefinalusermustconductthefinalRiskAssessmentonthemachine,includingallsuchsafetymeasures(shield,guardetc.),tosatisfy the requirements of the Machinery Directive and EHSR (Essential Health and Safety Requirements).

3.9 FITTING AND MOVING THE CONSOLE (OPTIONAL)Theconsoleisfittedtotherightsideofthemachine.Theheightandtheangleoftheconsolemaybeset to give the best position for viewing and operation.

The height of the console is adjustable over a range of approximately 240mm on a standard machine when using the external connection cable supplied with the machine. If it is required to position the console nearer to the top of the machine or on the side of a compression cage, a longer cable may be obtained from AMETEK.To connect the console to the machine:

1. Remove the outer two cap head screws from the adjustable backing plate located near the bottom of the right hand column, using the 5mm Allen Key supplied 2. Adjust the backing plate to the required height by loosening the centre cap head screw. Tighten the screw when the backing plate is in the desired position 3. Fit the console assembly to the backing plate with the two cap head screws removed earlier. The angle of the console may be set prior to tightening the screws. 4. Plug the 37 way cable into the 37 way socket on the rear of the console and the other end into the socket marked SKT 2 CONSOLE on the back of the machine. Tighten the locking screws to retain both ends of the cable.

NOTE: To maintain EMC compatibility only leads supplied by Lloyd Instruments should be used.

The height of the console cannot be adjusted on these machines and the wiring to the console is housed within the right hand column of the machine.

NOTE: OntheLR100KPlusandLR150KPlustheconsoleisfactoryfittedonthefrontfaceof the right hand column, the angle can be set for the best viewing position. The height of the console cannot be adjusted on these machines and the wiring to the console is housed within the right hand column of the machine.


3.10 VOLTAGE SELECTIONThe Lloyd Instruments machines can be used with electricity supplies of either 230Vac ±10% or 115Vac ±10%. The power input cable should be inserted at the rear of the machine. Before switching on the machine you MUST check the correct voltage has been selected on the mains input connector. Ensure that the selection is correct for the voltage range of your power supply. To change the voltage rating, use a screwdriver to open the voltage selector. The screwdriver should then be used to move the selector from the 115V position to the 230V position as appropriate. You MUST also check that the fuse rating is suitable for the supply voltage that you are using. The fuses (live and neutral) are located inside the power input connector. The fuse ratings for 230V and 115V are given in Section 10:TechnicalSpecifications.

3.11 ON-OFF SWITCHThe power on switch is located on the machine base at the front right of the main base unit. The switch is a rocker type with positions O and l. By selecting l power will be supplied to the machine.

SKT 1 -RS 232,9 WAY “D” (MALE)

SKT 3 -EXTENSOMETER,25 WAY “D” (FEMALE)

SKT 2 - FOR CONSOLE,37 WAY “D” (FEMALE)

Section of Rear View LR5K, LR10K, LR30K, LR50K Plus EZ and LS100 Plus Machine

Voltage Selection


3.12 FITTING THE LOAD CELLBeforethemachineispoweredup,oranytestset-upsareentered,theLoadCellshouldbefitted.

OntheLR100KPlusandLR150KPlusthemainloadcellisfactoryfitted.

Carefully unpack the Load Cell(s) supplied with your machine. Please make all operators aware that they are precision load measuring devices and should be treated with great care. Please read SECTION 4.0 LOAD CELLS before proceeding further.

3.13 FITTING LOAD CELLS TO LR100K PLUS AND LR150 K PLUS MACHINESIfasmallerloadcellisrequiredontheLR100KPlusorLR150KPlus,theymustbefittedontothe factoryfittedloadcell.

Tofitasmallerloadcellremovetheupperanchorpinandtwolockingnuts.

WARNING: DO NOT LOOSEN ANY OTHER PART ON THE FACTORY FITTED LOAD CELL.

Fitoneofthelockingringsontothesmallerloadcelltobefitted.Fitthesmallerloadcellasshowninthe next picture. Turn the smaller loadcell to the orientation required and lock the locking nut to the factoryfittedloadcell.

Factory-fitted LR100K Load Cell

Unplugthefactoryfittedloadcell“D”plugandpluginthesmallerloadcell.

Remove the locking nuts and anchor pin only


3.14 ADDITIONAL LOAD CELLSThe following standard Load Cells are available for your LR Plus, EZ and LS100 Plus.

Model Number Accuracy Capacity Part Number XLC-0005-A1 0.5% accuracy 5N 01/2946 XLC-0010-A1 0.5% accuracy 10N 01/2360 XLC-0020-A1 0.5% accuracy 20N 01/2950 XLC-0050-A1 0.5% accuracy 50N 01/2361 XLC-0100-A1 0.5% accuracy 100N 01/2480 XLC-0250-A1 0.5% accuracy 250N 01/3048 XLC-0500-A1 0.5% accuracy 500N 01/2362 XLC-1000-A1 0.5% accuracy 1000N 01/2419 XLC-2500-A1 0.5% accuracy 2500N 01/2363 XLC-5000-A1 0.5% accuracy 1000N 01/2364 XLC-10K-A1 0.5% accuracy 10kN 01/2365 XLC-20K-A1 0.5% accuracy 20kN 01/2417 XLC-30K-A1 0.5% accuracy 30kN 01/2366 XLC-50K-A1 0.5% accuracy 50kN 01/2367 XLC-100K-A1 0.5% accuracy 100kN 01/2896

3.15 ADDITIONAL LOAD CELLS FOR LR100K PLUS AND LR150K PLUSThe following load cells are available for the LR100K Plus and LR150K Plus machines. they are sup-pliedwithanadapterforfittingtheloadcellontothefactoryfittedloadcell,whichispermanentlyfittedto the machines.

Model Number Accuracy Capacity Part Number HLC-0050-A1 0.5% accuracy 50N 01/2936 HLC-0100-A1 0.5% accuracy 100N 01/2413 HLC-1000-A1 0.5% accuracy 1000N 01/2412 HLC-5000-A1 0.5% accuracy 5000N 01/2944 HLC-10K-A1 0.5% accuracy 10kN 01/2411 HLC-30K-A1 0.5% accuracy 30kN 01/2978 HLC-100K-A1 0.5% accuracy 100kN 01/2457 HLC-150K-A1 0.5% accuracy 150kN 01/2458


NOTE: All LLOYD INSTRUMENTS machines incorporate overload protection, which will stop the machine if capacity is exceeded in either tension or compression. However, at higher speeds, momentum may carry the crosshead far enough after shut-off to damage the cell. In low force cells this distance is very short. Cells thus damaged cannot be repaired.

4.0 LOADCELLS 4.1 CARE OF LOAD CELLSALL machine operators should be aware that Lloyd Instruments load cells are precision forcemeasuring instruments, which should be treated with the utmost care to avoid accidental damage. Lowforcecellsareeasilydamagedifabusedorusedwithoutsufficientcare:

1. Do not submit load cells to physical shock of any kind. DO NOT DROP!

2. When a load cell is removed from a machine immediately put it in a safe and dry place.

3. To install a load cell on all machines up to and including the LS100 Plus: Select the correct size load cell adaptor. Place the adaptor through the hole in the moving crosshead with the thread down. Carefully offer up the load cell and screw the load cell adaptor into the load cell, taking care to ensure that the locating dowel on the load cell sits in one of the holes on the under side of the moving crosshead and the connecting cable is on the same side as the connecting socket. Tighten the load cell adaptor in the load cell thread with the C spanner provided. Insert the load cell plug in the socket on the under side of the moving crosshead and fingertightenthetworetainingscrews.FittheeyeendtotheloadcellandtightenwiththeC spanner supplied.

4. When installing the upper grip (particularly heavy ones) on the load cell eye end, avoid bumping theeyeend.Ifthegripisaclosefit,DONOTFORCEIT,establishthereasonandrectify. Immediately set, or re-set, the bottom limit stop so the grips will not meet when the crosshead is lowered. See section 8.5 LIMIT STOPS.

5. In both tension and compression tests, centre the specimen in line with the axis of the load cell andthebottomfixedanchorpintoavoidsidethrust.

6. In compression tests, care must be taken to avoid bringing the platens together or against solid specimens at high speed. Cells thus damaged cannot be repaired. Ensure that the lower crosshead limit is set correctly. See section 8.5 LIMIT STOPS.

7. Incompressiontests,ifspeciallowerfixturesareused,ensurethattheyarefixedinpositionso they cannot be accidentally moved to block the normal downward movement of the upper fixture,e.g.whereatongueontheupperfixturemustfitintoaslotinthelowerfixture. See section 8.4 LOWER ANCHOR PIN ADJUSTMENT.

8. Avoid overloading beyond the cell’s rated capacity. Prior to testing ensure, if possible, that the maximum force anticipated will not exceed the capacity of the cell installed. If maximum capacity is approached during a test, run the machine at slow speed in local mode, and reverse the crosshead if capacity is exceeded.

9. Lloyd Instruments load cells are built to exceed the standards as set out by ASTM, BS, DIN etc. All cells on the LR5K, 10K, 30K, 50K Plus, EZ20, EZ50 and LS100 Plus machines are user- changeable. Various capacities are available from 5N up to the capacity of the frame. While cells may be used below 10% of capacity it is recommended that, when such lower forces are anticipated, a lower force cell be installed such that the test force will fall in the upper 90% of its range. This will give the best signal to noise performance of the load measuring system.


5.0 CONTROL PANEL

5.1 CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTIONThe unit has a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) to show set-up information, load and extension values etc. and a key pad to input information for operating the machine when under control of the console. The machine is set up by answering simple questions and entering information when requested. The operating status of the machine is shown and described on the display.

Control Console


5.2 KEYPAD OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION

The keypad has 25 keys arranged into 4 groups.

Thefirstgroupcontains8keysinthebottomrighthandcornerofthekeypad

The First Group of Keys

GO The GO button is used to start a test from the machine console and is operable from the “Pre-Test” display.

STOPThe STOP key is used to stop a test that is being performed from the machine console,e.g., if the machine does not stop automatically or the user requires to abort the test. The STOP key is not oper-able when the machine is performing a test under the control of an external computer. This is not an Emergency Stop Button. The Emergency Stop Button (Mushroom) is located on the left of machine base and can be used to stop the machine in an emergency situation.

First Group of Keys

CAUTION: The Stop key is not to be used as the Emergency Stop.

JOG UP and DOWN These two keys allow the crosshead to be moved slowly into position when loading and removing samples. They are available when a test is not being performed and only operate whilst pressed. The crosshead will run at a user pre-set jog speed (a set-up option).

FAST JOG UP and DOWN These two keys allow the crosshead to be moved at maximum speed and therefore it is essential to ensure there are no obstructions. These keys should only be used for moving large distances and notforfinaladjustmentwhenthegripsareclosetogether.Theyareavailablewhenatestisnotbeingperformed and only operate whilst pressed. ZERO Pressing this key sets the load and extension values to zero. This is normally carried out at the start of a test but can be used at any time when not performing a test. If Auto Zero was selected in the set-up routine the system will automatically zero when GO is pressed.

RETURN Pressing this key returns the crosshead to the position where the zero button was last pressed. The crosshead will move at maximum speed. The return button is available when a test is not being performed.


The second group contains 4 keys directly below the display. These “Soft Keys” are used to select variousoptionsthatareidentifiedbythetextdisplayedonthelowerlinesofthedisplayasdescribedlater.

Second Group of Keys

ALPHA-NUMERIC KEYScontains 12 keys on the left hand side of the keypad. These keys are used to enter text or numbers and are labelled 1 to 9, 0, decimal point and negative sign. Most keys also double up as alphabetical entry keys similar to the style used on mobile phones.

ENTER KEYThis key is the ENTER key which is used to accept any entered text, value or unit. It is also used to accept the entries on a completed display and to show the PREVIOUS display. The ENTER key is not available when a test is being performed or when input from another key is required.

Third Group of Keys

ENTER Key


5.3 THE DISPLAYThe display, which has 4 lines of 40 characters, is used to show or request information. The information displayed depends upon the status of the machine but generally, the top line displays a title or help information for each display. The lower lines are split into 4 blocks, one block above each Soft Key, to indicate the function of that key.

5.4 “SWITCH-ON” DISPLAY Whenfirstswitchedonthedisplaywillbeblankwhilethesystemperformssomeroutinechecks. After a few seconds the display will show information about the machine and the version of the embedded software installed. Similar to the one shown below.

LLOYD INSTRUMENTS LTDLRXPlus Materials Testing Machine

Version 3.0 Issue 44Load Cell 001234 N

This information is displayed for three seconds after which the test selection screen is displayed.

ThenextdisplayshowsthatatestcalledCYCLE_TESThasbeendefined.Thenumberinbracketsshows the number of sample results currently stored with this test.

Select the required testCYCLE_TEST (150 Samples)

Test < > Edit

A total of 600 sample results can be stored across all test set-ups. If the total number of samples currently stored with all the test set-ups exceeds 500 then the third line will display a warning message.


Warning: Only space for 99 more samples Test < > Edit

Astheleftandrightarrow(<>)SoftKeysarepressed,thenamesofthepreviouslydefinedtestswill be shown.

Whenthefirsttestisdisplayed,theleftarrowwillbehiddenasshownbelow.

Select the required testLIMIT_TEST (150 samples)

Test > Edit

Whenthelasttestisdisplayed,andlessthan10set-upshavebeendefinedthedisplaybelowwillbeshown.


Select the required testNew Test

< Create

Todefineatest,refertoSection7.0SETTINGUPANEWTEST,notingthatthesupervisormayaddapassword to prevent the operator from entering the EDIT or CREATE modes.


6.0 PERFORMING A TEST

6.1 TEST MODESThe Lloyd Instruments machines can be used to perform tests in 2 modes. Firstly as a “stand alone” machine or under the control of a computer running NEXYGENPlus™ or NEXYGEN™ software.

If the machine is to be used with a computer and NEXYGENPlus™ or NEXYGEN™ software, then the NEXYGENPlus™ or NEXYGEN™ Software User Manual should be read in conjunction with this manual. The machine should be connected to the computer with the RS232 lead supplied. When the machine is on and ready, the computer connected with the lead supplied and NEXYGENPlus™ or NEXYGEN™ running, connection between the machine and computer is automatic.

If the Lloyd Instruments machine is being used in “stand alone” mode, proceed as follows. The following information will also be needed for “setting up” the machine with grips, samples etc.

6.2 TEST PARAMETERS

SAMPLE PREPARATIONThe Jog Keys are used to prepare for a test. The accessories being used will be dependent on the type of test being conducted.

LOAD CELLSThecorrectloadcellshouldbefittedinthemachinefortheapplicationbeingundertaken.Greatcareshould be taken with these as they are precision measurement devices and can be damaged if used incorrectly. Please read Section 8.0 carefully before proceeding further.

GRIPS/ADAPTORSItisimportantthatgripsarefittedalongthecentralstrainingaxisofthemachineandthatnosideloads are applied to the load cells as this will affect the accuracy of the load readings. The grips should be connected to the load cell and the bottom anchor pin using only the pins provided. Care should be taken not to exceed the load rating of the grips. It is important to ensure that the grips used are suitable for the material under test. Any slippage of the material in the grips will affect both load and extension readings.

EXTENSOMETERSIt is important to understand that the extension that the crosshead moves does not give a true read-ing of the strain in the samples. If we consider a dumbbell sample for instance, the strain will be different at different positions along the sample and no account is being taken of the take up of slack or bedding in of the grips. For accurate strain readings we would strongly recommend the use of a Lloyd Instruments extensometer which is suited for the material under test.

ENVIRONMENTALCHAMBERS If an environmental chamber is used with your materials test-ingmachinethereshouldbesufficientroombehindthemachinetoslidetheovenbackawayfromthe working area. It is important to ensure that the cut-off valve for the liquid coolant should be in anaccessibleplace.Gripsandotheraccessoriesarefittedtothemachinewiththeenvironmentalchamber in its fully forward position. The access holes at the top and bottom of the chamber should be positioned as centrally as possible along the straining axis of the machine.

CAUTION: Extreme care should be taken when dismantling grips or extracting samples after a test in the Environmental Chamber. This should be done only with suitable protec-tive clothing, i.e. gloves, to prevent risk of burns.


Depending on how the test has been set up one or more of the following screens will be displayed. Refer to Section 7.0 SETTING UP A NEW TEST for details on setting these options.

If an external extensometer has been selected for use then the following screen will be displaying if therequiredextensometerisnotfitted.

Required extensometer not fittedEXH750

Abort

Iftheexternalextensometerisfittedbuthasaselectablerangethefollowingscreenwillbedisplayed.

Check extensometer range800.00

Accept Abort

The external extensometer range must be set to the range displayed on this screen for the measure-ment of extension to be correct.

If a plotter output has been selected, then the following screen will be displayed.

Check Plotter Calibration Maximum Load 100.0N Maximum Extension 100.0mm Accept Abort Calibrate

Pressing the Calibrate Soft Key allows the user to the following screen

Output a Plotter Limit Output Output 100.0 100.0 Accept Abort N mm

6.3 SELECTING A TESTThe user selects the required existing pre-programmed test by pressing the left and right arrow Soft Keys until the required test is shown on the display, then pressing the Test Soft Key.


Test < > Edit


If the batch questions option is turned on, then the following screen will be displayed.

Press a key to change a parameter Operator Batch Name Number Suspend

The information can only be entered when a new batch is started, i.e. when sample number 1 is to be tested. The operator can answer the questions by pressing the Soft Key below each question.

PressingtheEnterkeywillconfirmalltheanswerstothebatchquestionsandshowthepre-testdisplay.

If the operator is continuing with a previously suspended batch, then the batch questions, and their answers, will be displayed in a “view only” mode.

Check Plotter Calibration Operator Dave Batch Number B21_G Continue Suspend

Here the operator will be given the option to Continue with the previously suspended batch or to Suspend the batch again by pressing the appropriate Soft Keys.

Press GO to test Sample 1 6.00mm x 3.00mm MOULD_32 Exth 10.00mm Loadh 376N Sample Stats Reset Suspend

On the top line of the Pre-test display help information is shown. On the second line, the right hand side shows the test setup name.

On the third line, Extension and Load are displayed. Extension h or i indicates the direction of the extension from the “soft zero” position. “Soft zero” being the position at which the ZERO key was last pressed.

Load h or i indicates a Tensile Force or Compressive Force, respectively.

If the sample questions option is turned on, then next to the test name the sample width and thickness, diameter or area information will be shown. The SAMPLE Soft Key will also be displayed. Refer to Section 7.0 SETTING UP A NEW TEST for details on setting these options.

Pressing the SUSPEND Soft Key returns to the test selection display but saves the statistics and last sample number ready to continue the batch later.


Pressing the RESET Soft Key resets the all the batch results, sets sample number to 1 and shows the displaythatwouldbeselectedwhenfirstselectingthetest,i.e.batchorpre-test.Thisisonlydoneafter conformation by the operator.

Pressing the STATS Soft Key will show the statistics for the samples tested so far and allow them to be printed.

Pressing the SAMPLE Soft Key will display the sample question screen shown below.

Press a key to change a parameter Gauge Width Thickness Sample 25.00 6.00 3.0 Number mm mm mm This display allows the operator to enter the sample dimensions and a single description. The text for the3samplefieldsdependsuponthetestmodeandsampletype.ThefirstfieldwillsayGAUGEforTensionorHEIGHTforCompression.ThesecondfieldwillsayWIDTHforRectangular,DIAMETERforCircularorAREAforArea.ThethirdfieldwillonlybedisplayedforRectangularsamplesandwillsayTHICKNESS.Thefourthfieldwilldisplaythesamplequestiondefineinthetestsetup.TheSoftKeys allow the sample dimensions to be altered and the sample question to be answered.

6.4 STARTING A TESTWhen all the test parameters have been set as per 5.3 SELECTING A TEST above, press GO to start the test and display one of the screens below.

For a Limit Test:

Performing Test MOULDED_RUBBER Moving to limit point Exth 10.00mm Loadh 376N

or for a Cycling Test

Performing Test MOULDED_RUBBER Moving to limit point. Cycle 3 Exth 10.00mm Loadh 376N

6.5 STOPPING A TESTWhen the test ends, either automatically or if the user presses the STOP key, the post test screen will be displayed.

Sample 1 Passed Pk Load 367N Brk Load 237N Pk Ext 126.50mm Brk Ext 157.80mm Print Stats Accept Cancel

This screen will display different amounts of information depending on how the test has been set up. Refer to Section 6.0 SETTING UP A NEW TEST for details on setting these options.


6.6 PRINTING TEST RESULTSPressing the Print Soft Key will either print just the single result or, if All was selected for the Sample Printout option in the test setup, together with the machine setup details, i.e. test speed etc.

6.7 CANCELLING OR ACCEPTING THE RESULTSPressing the Cancel Soft Key will cancel the result (abort) and remove the result from the batch.

Pressing the Accept Soft Key or the ENTER key will accept the results and add them to the batch.

6.8 VIEWING THE STATISTICSPressing the Stats Soft Key will accept the result and show the statistics screen as below:

Pk Load Pk Ext Mean 367N 126.57mm Dev’n 5N 24.12mm Print >

Pressing > Soft Key will show the second statistics screen:

Brk Load Brk Ext Mean 137N 155.03mm Dev’n 12N 54.13mm Print <

Pressing the PRINT Soft Key from the statistics screen will show the ‘print options’ screen shown below:

Print Options for Cycle Test Stats Brief Full Only Report Report

Pressing the STATS ONLY Soft Key will give a table of statistics only, without the test value.

Pressing the BRIEF REPORT Soft Key will give a table of test values and statistics.

Pressing the FULL REPORT Soft Key will give a table of test values, statistics and test setup information.

6.9 ERROR CONDITIONSIf an error condition exists the cause of the error will be shown on the display. This error must be cleared before you can proceed with the test. See Section 8.7 for details of error messages.


7.0 SETTING UP A NEW TEST

7.1 PRE-DEFINED TEST SETUPS TheLRXPlusissuppliedwiththreepre-definedtestsetupsandonefornewtestsetups,theseare:

LIMIT_TEST Atestwhichiscarriedouttoalimit.Thelimitsaredefinedinmmorinches, % elongation (after setting gauge length), Newtons, Kg force, lbs force, Mega Pascal’s Mpa (have entered the sample dimensions), Kg force per mm² and lb force per inch².

CYCLE_TEST A cycle is from home to a limit (as set out above) and back to home. If when the test starts the crosshead is not at the home position, it will move to the homepositionfirstbeforegoingtothelimitposition.Themachinecanbeset to perform up to 10000 cycles per test. If necessary this 10000 limit can be raised by your agent or dealer.

BREAK_TEST A Break Test will either, stop at a limit as described above or when a break is detected. There are 2 types of break detector. A % break detector which detects when the load has dropped to 50% of the maximum peak load detected and sharp break detector. The sharp break detector operates when there has been a sharp change in load or direction between one load reading and the next.

NEW_TEST Isauserdefinedtestratherthanoneofthedefaultsettingswhicharedetailed on the next page.


These Default test setups are as follows:

Test name > LIMIT_TEST CYCLE_TEST BREAK_TEST NEW_TESTTest Type SettingsTest mode Tension Tension Tension TensionTest type Limit Cycling Limit LimitLimit position 10.0mm 10.0mm 5kN 10.0mmHome position 0.0mm No. of cycles 10 Preload 0.0N 0.0N 0.0N 0.0NSpeed 250mm/min 250mm/min 25mm/min 250mm/minHold 0 seconds 0 secondsTest Options Sharp Break detector off off on off% Break Detector off off off offReturn to zero manual Manual manual manualZero readings manual Manual manual manualSample printout All All All AllExtensometer Used Internal Internal Internal InternalTest Results Peak Load N N N NExtens’n at peak load mm mm mm mmBreak load N N N NExtension at Br’k load mm mm mm mmPass/fail Checks off off off offDefineSampleSample type Rectangular Rectangular Rectangular RectangularGauge 25.00mm 25.00mm 25.00mm 25.00mmWidth 6.00mm 6.00mm 6.00mm 6.00mmThickness 3.00mm 3.00mm 3.00mm 3.00mm1st Batch ? line 1 OPERATOR OPERATOR OPERATOR OPERATOR1st Batch ? line 2 NAME NAME NAME NAME2nd Batch ? line 1 BATCH BATCH BATCH BATCH2nd Batch ? line 2 NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER3rd Batch ? line 1 3rd Batch ? line 2 Sample ? line 1 SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLESample ? line 2 ID ID ID IDBatch questions off off off offSample questions off off off off


7.2 DEFAULT GLOBAL SETTINGS The Default Global Settings are:

Field Setting Password <None> Safety load 50N Slow jog speed 10mm/min Data format Printer Grip protection Tension 110% of frame rating Grip protection Compression 110% of frame rating Language English

ToenteraNewTestSetuporEditapre-definedsetup,proceedasfollows.

7.3 EDITING A PRE-DEFINED TEST SETUP Toeditapreviouslydefinedtestsetup,selecttherequiredtest,usingtheleftandrightarrowkeys,until the required test is displayed then press the Edit Soft Key.

This is the Select/Edit Display.

Select the required testCYCLE_TEST (150 samples)

Test < > Edit

7.4 PASSWORD ACCESS If the machine has been given a password, the password entry display will be shown.

Enter the password to edit this test

BkSp Clear All

Type the password then press the ENTER key . If the password is not correct, the test Select/Edit Display will be redisplayed.

If the password is correct, the main setup display is shown.

This is the Main Setup Display.

Press a key to select an optionCYCLE_TEST

Rename Global Delete Setup


Pressing the ENTER key will return to the Select/Edit display.

7.5 RENAMING A TEST Pressing the Rename Soft Key will allow the setup name to be changed. If a new test is created, the name will be automatically set to new_test.

7.6 DELETING A TEST Pressing the Delete Soft Key will allow the selected test setup and all associated sample results to be deleted. The following screen will appear.

Delete Test CYCLE_TESTAre you Sure?

Yes No

7.7 GLOBAL SETTINGS Pressing the Global Soft key will allow the Password and Jog speed etc. to be changed. (see Main Setup Display).

Press a key to change a parameter Change Safety Slow Jog Password 50.0 100 Chris N mm/min >

Press a key to change a parameter Data Set Current Format Grip Language Printer Protect’n English >

Press a key to change a parameter Machine Stiffness Disabled <


7.8 SETTING A PASSWORD Pressing the Change Password Soft Key brings up the following display:

Change or create the password

CHRIS BkSp Clear All

Pressing BkSp Soft Key deletes one character at a time starting from the right hand end of the password.

Pressing the Clear All Soft Key deletes all the characters.

The Alphanumeric keys add new characters to the password the ENTER key accepts the password as displayed.

If the password displayed is blank then there will be no password protection.

The password limits access to the edit test setup menus. If a password has been set this password will be required before any parameter of any test setup can be edited. The selection and running of previouslydefinedtestsetupsisnotaffected.

7.9 SAFETY LOAD LIMIT The Safety limit is intended as an extra protection against accidental injury. It applies when the JOG keys are pressed or during return when the crosshead is moving down. Entering a high value for this option will reduce the level of safety provided and should only be done to over come nuisance errors caused by high friction in some accessories.

7.10 SLOW JOG SPEED The Slow Jog setting allows the user to specify the speed that the crosshead will move when the slow JOG keys are pressed.

7.11 SETTING FOR PRINTER The Data Format Soft Key toggles between Printer and ASCII (ASCII for when a DATALOGGER is to be used). 7.12 GRIP PROTECTION SETTINGS The Grip Protection setting is an additional load limit, which can be used to protect grips or acces-sories that are being used. The test will be stopped if the value of load exceeds the Grip Protection setting during a test.

CAUTION:Gripprotectionsettings,whenconfiguredbytheuser,protectsthegrippingfixtureand/orloadcellwhenproperlyspecified,and when the system is being operated without software.

If they system is operated using Nexygen Plus or Nexygen MT software, the software console controls the machine. The user must use the software’s Tension Limit and Compression Limit facilitiestoprotectthefixtureand/orloadcell.

7.13 CURRENT LANGUAGE Pressing the Current Language soft key allows the user to select the language to be used from the list of languages supported by the machine. The chosen language will be used for all information presented to the user, including information output to a printer.


7.14 MACHINE STIFFNESS COMPENSATIONPressing the SET MACHINE STIFFNESS soft key allows the user to perform a machine stiffness compensation.

Select Machine Stiffness compensation

Empty 1 Rename < > Setup

Use the < or > soft keys to select the machine stiffness compensation slot to use for the compensation. There are 10 machine stiffness compensation slots.

Use the Rename soft key to change the name of the current machine stiffness slot.

Use the Setup soft key to setup the machine stiffness compensation range and perform a machine stiffness compensation.

Press key to change a parameter Test Set Set Mode Preload Limit Compres’n Values Value Perform

Use the Test Mode soft key to select Tension or Compression Machine Stiffness compensation.

Use the Set Preload Value soft key to set the start value for the machine stiffness compensation.

NOTE: It is recommended that the minimum value for the machine stiffness compensation start value (Preload) is 1% of load cell value.

Use the Set Limit Value soft key to set the machine stiffness compensation end value.

Use the Perform soft key to perform a machine stiffness compensation.


7.15 TEST SETUP DISPLAY Pressing the Setup Soft Key from the Main Setup Display will show the test setup display.

This is the Test Setup Display

Press a key to select an OptionMOULDED_RUBBER

Test Test Test Define Type Options Result Sample

7.16 TEST TYPEPressing the Test TypeSoftKeywillallowthetesttypetobedefined.

Press a key to select an Option Test Test Set Mode Type Limit Tension Limit Value >

Pressing the > Soft Key will toggle between the display above and the next display.

Press a key to change a Parameter Speed Set 150 Preload mm/min Value <

The test mode Soft Key toggles between Tension and Compression.

The Test Type Soft Key toggles between Limit and Cycling. In cycling mode the Set Limit Values Soft Key changes to Set Cycling values.

Pressing the Set Limit Values Soft Key will allow the values to be set.

Press a key to change a Parameter Limit Hold 10.00 0 mm Seconds

The limit type, value and unit may be set or changed by pressing the Limit Soft Key. The required parameters may then be entered.


If either a Hold value is set or if the units of Speed are in load rate units sample stiffness information will be displayed.

Press a key to change a Parameter Limit Hold Sample Initial 10.00 30 Stiffness 10000.0 mm Seconds Auto N

Sample Stiffness can be set to Auto (see above) or Manual (see screen below). Sample stiffness is used when a test is being carried out under load rate control, i.e. when driving at a rate of Newtons per minute or lbs per inch. The machine speed will have to vary depending on the stiffness of the sample.

Manual Sample stiffness uses the value entered throughout the test. Auto sample stiffness starts from an Initial value and throughout the test re-calculates this value.


Pressing the Set Cycling Values Soft Key will allow the values to be set.



The Home position is the start of the Cycle Test position and wherever the machine is resting after loadingitwilldrivefirsttotheHome position. After reaching the home position it will drive to the Limit position and back to the Homepositiontocompletethefirstcycle.Themachine’sresponsetoinputsas shown above is illustrated in the NEXYGENPlus™ graph shown below.

Extension (mm)

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

Time (Seconds)0 5 10 15

General Purpose Cyclic Setup

Cycle between:

Cycle for:

Direction:

20.0 mm and 10.0 mm

2 Cycles

Tension

CycleHome position= 10mm

CycleLimit position= 20mm

Pressing the Set Preload Soft Key will allow the values to be set. It is recommended that the minimumvalueenteredisnolessthan1%oftheLoadcellvaluefitted.

Press a key to change a Parameter Speed Limit 10.00 0 mm/min N


7.17 SELECTING MACHINE STIFFNESS COMPENSATION

Press a key to change a Parameter Speed Set Machine 150 Preload Stiffness mm/min Values Disabled <

Pressing the Machine Stiffness soft key enables the user to select the machine stiffness compensation to use in the current selected test setup.

Press a key to change a Parameter

Empty 1 mm/min Values Disabled <

7.18 TEST OPTIONSPressing the Test Options Soft Key from the test setup display will allow the test options to be set.

Press a key to change a Parameter Break Detector Return Zero Sharp Auto Manual >

Pressing the > key will toggle between the above display and the next display.

Press a key to change a Parameter Sample Extenso’r Printout Used All LRX Plus >

If the > key is pressed the following screen will appear.

Press a key to change a Parameter Plotter Output Disabled <


By pressing the Break Detector Soft Key the following display is shown

Sharp Break Detector

Press a key to change a Parameter Sharp Percent Start Break Break 50 On Off N

There are two break detectors, a sharp break detector and a percentage of peak load break detector. The sharp break detector operates when there has been a sharp change in load or direction between one load reading and the next. Either break detector is turned On or Off by pressing the appropriate Soft Key. Only one break detector can be turned On at a time. When a break detector is turned On, other options are displayed. Both break detectors have a Start option and the Percentage break detector also has a Percentage Break option.

Percentage of Peak Load Break Detector

Press a key to change a Parameter Sharp Percent Start Break Break Break 50 Point Off On N 50%

The Start option sets the threshold above which the peak load must rise before the break detector will start operation. The Percent Break option sets the percentage of peak load below which the measured load must fall to constitute a break.

The Return and Zero options toggle between Manual and Auto. Pressing the Extenso’r UsedSoftKeywillallowtheselectionofanyextensometercurrentlyfittedfrom the following screen.

Select an extensometer

LRX Plus Materials Testing Machine < > The left and right arrow ( < > ) Soft Keys will scroll through the list of currently connected extensometers, (theoretically a maximum of 4 with the internal crosshead position always being listed as one of these). The internal crosshead position extensometer is displayed as the LRXPlus materials testing machine, i.e., LRXPlus Press the ENTER key to select the displayed extensometer.

If the selected extensometer has a selectable range, then an additional option will be displayed in the Test Options screen.

Press a key to change a Parameter Sample Extenso’r Range Printout Used 300.00 All EXH 750 mm <


The extensometer range will default to the maximum range of the extensometer but can be changed by pressing the Range Soft Key.

Pressing the Sample Printout Soft Key, toggles between “Result” and “All”. “Result” will print the 4 results and “All” will print the 4 results and the machine parameters.

Pressing the Plotter Output Soft Key, toggles between “Disabled” and “Enabled”. In the “Enabled” position, the following screen will be displayed where the plotting parameters can be set.

Press a key to change a Parameter Plotter Load Ext Output 100.0 100 Enabled N mm <

7.19 TEST RESULTSPressing the Test Results Soft Key from the Test Setup Display will allow the test results units and pass/fail limits to be set.

Press a key to change a Parameter Test Pass/Fail Result Checks Units Off

Pressing the Tests Result Units Soft Key allows the units to be set.

Press a key to change a Parameter Peak Peak Break Break Load Ext Load Ext N mm N mm

7.20 PASS/FAIL VALUES If Pass/Fail is set to On, another two options are available.

Press a key to change a Parameter Test Pass/Fail Break Peak Result Checks Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Units Off Values Values

Pressing either the Break Pass/Fail limits or Peak Pass/Fail Soft Keys will allow the values to be set.

Break pass/fail values

Press a key to change a Parameter Max Load Min Load Max Ext Min Ext 5000 100 250.00 100.00 N N mm mm


7.21 DEFINING SAMPLE Pressing the Define Sample Soft Key from the Test Setup Display will allow the sample/batch details to be set.

Press a key to change a Parameter Batch Sample Sample Pre-Test Questions Question Info Questions Off Off

The Batch Questions and Sample Question Soft Keys toggle between On and Off to specify which pre-test question displays will be shown.

Pressing the Sample Info SoftKeywillallowthesampledetailstobedefined.

Press a key to change a Parameter Sample Gauge Width Thickness Type 25.00 6.00 3.00 Rect’r mm mm mm

Pressing the Sample Type Soft Key toggles between Rect’r / Circular / Area. The titles Gauge, Width and Thickness depend upon the test mode and the sample type. The title Gauge becomes Height for Compression. The title Width becomes Diameter for Circular or Area for Area. The title Thickness is only displayed for Rect’r.

7.22 PRE-TEST QUESTIONS Pressing the Pre-test QuestionsSoftKeyallowsthepre-testquestionstobedefined.TheBatchquestionscomeatthebeginningofthebatchandhelpdefinethebatch.TheSAMPLEquestioncomes up before each sample in a batch and helps identify each sample.

Press a key to change a Parameter Batch 1 Batch 2 Batch 3 Sample Type 25.00 6.00 3.00 Rect’r mm mm mm

Upto3batchquestionsand1samplequestionmaybedefined.


8.0 OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS

8.1 SAFETYLloyd Instruments materials testing machines are inherently safe if used properly. Operators must be made aware that:

1. High physical forces are involved. 2. Samples under test may shatter. 3. Electrical power supplies are involved. 4. The following must ALWAYS be brought to the attention of any operator before they are allowed tousethemachine.Hands,fingersandotherpartsofthebodymustatalltimesbekeptwell away from the moving crosshead. Operators should be particularly careful when moving the crosshead to insert test samples, to ensure that no part of the hand could be accidentally compressed as the crosshead and grips are jogged into position. 5. NEVER drive the machine from a computer when anyone else is working on or near the straining frame. 6. If there is any danger that liquids may be spilt during tests, operators must use a drip tray (which is available from AMETEK) to guard against the possibility of any spillage entering the machine and giving rise to electrical or other hazards. 7. Take extra care when operating in compression mode where specimens may burst, shatter or flyoutfrombetweentheplatens.OperatorsshouldSTANDCLEARduringtesting.Splinter shields are available. 8. All operators must receive adequate training in basic operation before being allowed to use the machine. Additional copies of this manual are available from AMETEK. 9. Operators must ensure that the Emergency Stop Button is never obstructed. 10. Operators must ensure that other personnel working in or near the area are made aware that testing is taking place and that they should not approach the machine while it is in use. 11. Operators must ensure that the machine is regularly serviced and calibrated by Lloyd Instruments or one of their accredited service dealers. 12. To maintain EMC compatibility, the machine should only be used as prescribed in this manual. Connecting cables, plugs and sockets should be inspected regularly. Cables damaged or worn in any way should not be used. Accessories and accessory connecting leads, if suspect, should be replaced only with a Lloyd Instruments approved replacement. Failure to observe this may cause your machine to infringe the EMC legal requirements. 13. Never attempt any form of machine maintenance without disconnecting the mains electrical supply. 14. Never attempt to test any samples with a type of grip or other accessory which is not designed for that particular test, or to use grips or the machine for tests in excess of the stated load limits. A comprehensive range of alternative grips, together with an applications advisory service, is available from AMETEK and its Lloyd Instruments accredited dealers.


8.2 EMERGENCY STOPIf for any reason the machine needs to be stopped without delay, an emergency stop mushroom is provided. Pressing this switch stops the LRX Plus immediately. It can be released by turning a quarter of a turn clockwise. The machine will then restart if the ON/OFF switch is already ON.

Screw the bottom collar clockwise until it is flush with the base plate and locks theLower Anchor Pin in position.

Lower Anchor Pin

Upper Collar for locking grips/fixtures into place.

Lower Anchor Pint Locking Collars

8.3 SPLINTER SHIELDSTransparent splinter shields are available as an option to enclose the test sample if there is any dangerofsamplesshatteringasaresultofthetest.Theseshieldscanbefittedwithanelectronicinterlock so that the test cannot be started until the hinged shield is closed. While not mandatory for manyapplicationsandcountries,LloydInstrumentsstronglyrecommendthatusersconsiderfittingthis optional item.

Ifashieldfittedwithelectronicinterlockisused,thefollowingscreenwillappearifthedoorisopenedduring a test.

Error ConditionSplinter Shield Open

Press Enter to Cancel

The test in progress will be aborted and the next test or a new test will have to be started.

8.4 LOWER ANCHOR PIN ADJUSTMENTTheLowerAnchorPinhastwolockingcollars,onetolockitinpositioninthelower(fixed)crossheadandtheothertoscrewupwardstolockthebottomgrip/fixturefirmlyinposition.Whenthegripsortestfixtureshavebeenfittedtotheloadcellandbottomanchorpin,carefullyalignthetopandbottomgripsortestfixtures.Turnthebottomcollarclockwiseuntilitislockedagainstthelower crosshead in the position required.

Extreme care must be taken when manoeuvring the crosshead, particularly when low force load cells are being used as they can easily be damaged even at moderate speeds. As an additional precau-tion during compression testing the lower hardware limit stop should be set so that the compression plates cannot come together either during or after a test.


8.5 LIMIT STOPSTheLloydInstrumentsmachinesarefittedwithtwomagneticallyactivatinglimitstops.Thesecanbeusedasextraprotectiontostoploadcells,gripsorfixturescomingintocontact.Theupperonecan be used to back up the software limit. Reaching magnetically activated limit stop will result in the machine stopping.

Adjustable Upper Limit Stop

To adjust the bottom limit stop, drive the moving crosshead to the lowest position that it is ever going togettosafelywithoutdamaginganyfittedgripsorfixtures.Whenthispositionhasbeenreacheddrive the crosshead up by 3mm. Move the lower adjustable limit stop up to the crosshead actuator.

To adjust the top limit stop, drive the moving crosshead to the highest position that it is ever going to gettosafelywithoutdamaginganyfittedgripsorfixtures.Whenthispositionhasbeenreacheddrivethe crosshead down by 3mm. Move the upper adjustable limit stop down to the cross head actuator. If during a test or when manoeuvring the crosshead, a limit stop switch is activated, a display as shown below or similar will be seen.

Error ConditionLower limit switch

Press Enter to Cancel

When ENTER has been pressed and this display has been cleared the machine will only allow the operator to drive the crosshead away from the limit stop.

Adjustable Top Limit Stop

Adjustable Lower Limit Stop


9.0 ERROR CONDITIONS

9.1 ERROR CONDITIONSOn the Lloyd Instruments machines, if an error occurs, a message will be displayed on the console describing the error. This message must be cleared by pressing the ENTER key before proceed-ing.Someerrorsaredisplayedwhenthemachineisfirstpoweredonandindicatefaultsthatweredetected during the power up sequence.

If the Lloyd Instruments machine is being used with a computer and NEXYGENPlus™ or NEXYGEN™ software, similar messages will be displayed on the computer by NEXYGENPlus™ or NEXYGEN™.

The ERROR messages are as follows:

Data Packet ErrorThis error indicates that an invalid data packet has been received across the RS232 interface. All data transferred via RS232 is checked for errors and resent if any error occurs, so this message should never be displayed. If it is seen it is indicative of other problems occurring either within the machine or at the PC.

Motor Drive FaultThis indicates that the motor drive system has reported an error condition.

Upper limit switchThe adjustable upper limit switch has been hit. This can be cleared by adjusting the upper limit or driving off it using the jog down keys.

Lower limit switchThe adjustable lower limit switch has been hit. This can be cleared by adjusting the lower limit, or driving off it using the jog up keys.

No Loadcell AvailableAn attempt has been made to drive the machine without a load cell connected. Ensure the load cell is properly connected and try again. Splinter Shield OpenThesplintershieldfittedtothemachineisopen.Atestcannotbestarteduntilthesplintershieldisclosed.

Cell OverloadThe load applied to the system is in excess of 110% of the load cell rating. Use the jog keys to remove the load.

Safety OverloadThe load applied to the load cell is in excess of the safety load limit in the global settings. This limit only applies when the crosshead is moving downwards during return or under control of the jog keys.

Frame OverloadThe load applied to the system is in excess of 105% of the frame rating. Use the jog keys to remove the load.

Grip OverloadThe load applied to the system is in excess of the grip protection limit in the global settings. This limit only applies during a test.


Print unavailable. Power down and retryAn attempt has been made to print when the RS232 port is in use with a PC running NEXYGEN-Plus™ or NEXYGEN™. After using the machine with NEXYGENPlus™ or NEXYGEN™, it is neces-sary to power down before it is possible to print.

Unexpected reset code XXUnexpected software reset code XXXSoftware reset code 106 (XXXXXX)These messages indicate that an internal error has caused the system to reset unexpectedly. Please make a note of the readings and contact LLOYD INSTRUMENTS Technical Support for help:

For LLOYD INSTRUMENTS:Telephone: + 44 (0) 1243 833 370 Email: [email protected] System Hardware ErrorAn error has occurred in the internal electronics of the system.

Drive System ErrorThe motor control system has not been able to maintain adequate control of the motor and has shut down as a safety precaution. This will usually indicate a fault within the motor drive or extension mea-surement system.

Accessory Connected/DisconnectedAn accessory has been connected or removed while the crosshead is being driven.

Load / Speed / Rating ExceededThe machine has moved outside the load and speed rating of the machine. Ensure the test being performed is within the machine’s load and speed rating

Extensometer Range ExceededThe machine has moved outside the range of the extensometer. Ensure the test being performed is within the range of the extensometer.

10.0 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

10.1 CLEANING EXTERNAL FINISH AND TRIMThefinishandappearanceofyourmachinecanbemaintainedbyregularcleaningwithadampclothcontaining a small amount of mild detergent. The machine should be turned OFF and disconnected from the mains supply whilst cleaning is taking place. Strong proprietary cleaners and petroleum based or other solvents should not be used.

10.2 MAINTENANCEIn normal use and conditions, your machine should be serviced and calibrated annually by AMETEK or one of their appointed Lloyd Instruments agents. There are no user serviceable or adjustable parts within the machine, therefore service and calibration should only ever be undertaken by engineers trained for the task.

If the machine is being used in a particularly arduous way or under extreme conditions, your appointed service agent may recommend more frequent calibration/service.

CAUTION: Take care to use only a damp cloth. NO moisture must ever be allowed to get into the machine. Wipe the machine dry before connecting to the mains supply and restarting.


11.0 SPECIFICATIONS

11.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION LR5KPLUS

Maximum Force (tension and compression) 5kN (1124lbf)Overall Force Range Using Interchangeable Load Cells 0.1N –5kN (0.02 –1124lbf)Force Measuring System Exceeds the requirements of BS EN ISO 7500 – 1: 1999 Class 0.5 ASTM E4, DIN 1221Force Measuring Accuracy Better than 0.5%Crosshead Speed Range 0.01- 1016mm/min (0.0004 - 40in/min )Crosshead Speed Accuracy ± 0.2% @ steady stateMaximum Working Width Between Columns 404mm (16in)Vertical Travel Standard Travel 975mm (38.39in) Extended Travel 1460mm (57.48in)Internal Extension Resolution < 0.1 micronsExternal Extensometer Connection. (Using Lloyd Instruments interface plug) Analogue (±10V) or strain gauge. Digital encoders (Single or dual differential)Frame Stiffness without Load Cell Greater than 25kN/mm (142,750lbf/in)Data Output For Computer / serial printer RS 232Supply Voltage 230V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T5AH250V) 115V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T10AH250V)Power Consumption 500 VA maximum.Main Frame Dimensions - Standard Travel Height 1565mm (61.61in) Depth 482mm (19in) Width (without console) 638mm (25in) Width (with console) 797mm (31.4in)Main Frame Dimensions - Extended Travel Height 2065mm (81.3in) Depth 482mm (19in) Width (without console) 638mm (25in) Width (with console) 797mm (31.4inMass(withoutGripsorLoadCellfitted) Standard Travel 99kg (219lb) Extended Travel 126kg (280lb)Temperature Operating 5 to 35ºC (40ºF to 95ºF) Storage -20 to 55ºC (-4ºF to 130ºF)VentilationRequirements Un-restrictedairflowtosideventilationholesHumidity 5 to 85% RH (Non- condensing)



Maximum Force (tension and compression) 10kN (2248lbf)Overall Force Range Using Interchangeable Load Cells 0.1N - 10kN (0.02 - 2248lbf)Force Measuring System Exceeds the requirements of BS EN ISO 7500 – 1: 1999 Class 0.5 ASTM E4, DIN 1221Force Measuring Accuracy Better than 0.5%Crosshead Speed Range @ Full Load 0.01 - 510mm/min (0.0004 - 20in/ min)Crosshead Speed Accuracy ± 0.2% @ steady stateMaximum Working Width Between Columns 404mm (16in)Vertical Travel Standard Travel 975mm (38.39in) Extended Travel 1460mm (57.48in)Internal Extension Resolution < 0.1 micronsExternal Extensometer Connection. (Using Lloyd Instruments interface plug) Analogue (±10V) or strain gauge. Digital encoders (Single or dual differential)Frame Stiffness without Load Cell Greater than 25kN/mm (142,750lbf/in)Data Output For Computer / serial printer RS 232Supply Voltage 230V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T5AH250V) 115V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T10AH250V)Power Consumption 500 VA maximum.Main Frame Dimensions - Standard Travel Height 1565mm (61.61in) Depth 482mm (19in) Width (without console) 638mm (25in) Width (with console) 797mm (31.4in)Main Frame Dimensions - Extended Travel Height 2065mm (81.3in) Depth 482mm (19in) Width (without console) 638mm (25in) Width (with console) 797mm (31.4inMass(withoutGripsorLoadCellfitted) Standard Travel 99kg (219lb) Extended Travel 126kg (280lb)Temperature Operating 5 to 35ºC (40ºF to 95ºF) Storage -20 to 55ºC (-4ºF to 130ºF)VentilationRequirements Un-restrictedairflowtosideventilationholesHumidity 5 to 85% RH (Non- condensing)


11.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION EZ20

Maximum Force (tension and compression) 20kN (5500lbf)Overall Force Range Using Interchangeable Load Cells 0.1N - 20kN (0.02 - 4400lbf)Force Measuring System Exceeds the requirements of BS EN ISO 7500 – 1: 1999 Class 0.5 ASTM E4, DIN 1221Force Measuring Accuracy Better than 0.5%Crosshead Speed Range @ Full Load 0.01 - 510mm/min (0.0004 - 20in/ min)Crosshead Speed Range @ 10kN 0.01 - 1016mm/min (0.0004 - 40in/ min)Crosshead Speed Accuracy ± 0.2% @ steady stateMaximum Working Width Between Columns 404mm (16in)Maximum Crosshead DisplacementExcluding Grips 1055mm (43in)Vertical Travel Standard Travel 975mm (38.39in) Extended Travel 1460mm (57.48in)Internal Extension Resolution < 5 micronsExternal Extensometer Connection. (Using Lloyd Instruments interface plug) Analogue (0-1V), (0-10V) or strain gauge. Digital encoders (Single or dual differential)Frame Stiffness without Load Cell Greater than 80kN/mm (400,000lbf/in)Maximum Test Duration 15 minutes @ Full LoadDuty Cycle 5:1Data Output For Computer / serial printer RS 232Supply Voltage 230V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T5AH250V) 115V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T10AH250V)Power Consumption <1000W maximum.Main Frame Dimensions - Standard Travel Height 1574mm (62in) Depth 596mm (23.5in) Width (without console) 690mm (27.2in) Width (with console) 893mm (34in)Mass(withoutGripsorLoadCellfitted) 148kg(326lb)Temperature Operating 5 to 35ºC (40ºF to 95ºF) Storage -20 to 55ºC (-4ºF to 130ºF)VentilationRequirements Un-restrictedairflowtosideventilationholesHumidity 5 to 85% RH (Non- condensing)



Maximum Force (tension and compression) 30kN (6744lbf)Overall Force Range Using Interchangeable Load Cells 0.1N - 30kN (0.02 - 6744lbf)Force Measuring System Exceeds the requirements of BS EN ISO 7500 – 1: 1999 Class 0.5 ASTM E4, DIN 1221Force Measuring Accuracy Better than 0.5%Crosshead Speed Range @ Full Load 0.01 - 510mm/min (0.0004 - 20in/ min)Crosshead Speed Accuracy ± 0.2% @ steady stateMaximum Working Width Between Columns 404mm (16in)Vertical Travel Standard Travel 870mm (34.25in) Extended Travel 1370mm (53.2in)Internal Extension Resolution < 0.05 micronsExternal Extensometer Connection. (Using Lloyd Instruments interface plug) Analogue (±10V) or strain gauge. Digital encoders (Single or dual differential)Frame Stiffness without Load Cell Greater than 80kN/mm (400,000lbf/in)Data Output For Computer / serial printer RS 232Supply Voltage 230V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T5AH250V) 115V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T10AH250V)Power Consumption <1000 VAMain Frame Dimensions - Standard Travel Height 1565mm (61.61in) Depth 596mm (23.5in) Width (without console) 686mm (27in) Width (with console) 845mm (33.3in)Main Frame Dimensions - Extended Travel Height 2065mm (81.3in) Depth 596mm (23.5in) Width (without console) 686mm (27in) Width (with console) 845mm (33.3in)Mass(withoutGripsorLoadCellfitted) Standard Travel 150kg (330lb) Extended Travel 177kg (390lb)Temperature Operating 5 to 35ºC (40ºF to 95ºF) Storage -20 to 55ºC (-4ºF to 130ºF)VentilationRequirements Un-restrictedairflowtosideventilationholesHumidity 5 to 85% RH (Non- condensing)


11.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION EZ50

Maximum Force (tension and compression) 50kN (11000lbf)Overall Force Range Using Interchangeable Load Cells 0.1N - 50kN (0.02 -11000lbf)Force Measuring System Exceeds the requirements of BS EN ISO 7500 – 1: 1999 Class 0.5 ASTM E4, DIN 1221Force Measuring Accuracy Better than 0.5%Crosshead Speed Range @ Full Load 0.01- 254mm/min (0.0004 - 10in/ min)Crosshead Speed Accuracy ± 0.2% @ steady stateMaximum Working Width Between Columns 404mm (16in)Maximum Crosshead DisplacementExcluding Grips 1055mm (43in)Vertical Travel 855mm (33.7in)Internal Extension Resolution < 5 micronsExternal Extensometer Connection. (Using Lloyd Instruments interface plug) Analogue (0-1V), (0-10V) or strain gauge. Digital encoders (Single or dual differential)Frame Stiffness without Load Cell Greater than 80kN/mm (400,000lbf/in)Maximum Test Duration 15 minutes @ Full LoadDuty Cycle 5:1Data Output For Computer / serial printer RS 232Supply Voltage 230V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T5AH250V) 115V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T10AH250V)Power Consumption <1000W maximum.Main Frame Dimensions Height 1574mm (62in) Depth 596mm (23.5in) Width (without console) 690mm (27.2in) Width (with console) 893mm (34in)Mass(withoutGripsorLoadCellfitted) 148kg(326lb)Temperature Operating 5 to 35ºC (40ºF to 95ºF) Storage -20 to 55ºC (-4ºF to 130ºF)VentilationRequirements Un-restrictedairflowtosideventilationholesHumidity 5 to 85% RH (Non- condensing)



Maximum Force (tension and compression) 50kN (11,241lbf)Overall Force Range Using Interchangeable Load Cells 0.1N - 50kN (0.02 - 11,241lbf)Force Measuring System Exceeds the requirements of BS EN ISO 7500 – 1: 1999 Class 0.5 ASTM E4, DIN 1221Force Measuring Accuracy Better than 0.5%Crosshead Speed Range @ Full Load 0.01 - 510mm/min (0.0004 - 20in/ min)Crosshead Speed Accuracy ± 0.2% @ steady stateMaximum Working Width Between Columns 404mm (16in)Vertical Travel Standard Travel 855mm (33.7in) Extended Travel 1524mm (60in)Internal Extension Resolution < 0.05 micronsExternal Extensometer Connection. (Using Lloyd Instruments interface plug) Analogue (±10V) or strain gauge. Digital encoders (Single or dual differential)Frame Stiffness without Load Cell Greater than 80kN/mm (400,000lbf/in)Data Output For Computer / serial printer RS 232Supply Voltage 230V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T5AH250V) 115V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T10AH250V)Power Consumption <1000 VAMain Frame Dimensions - Standard Travel Height 1567mm (61.7in) Depth 496mm (13.5in) Width (without console) 686mm (27in) Width (with console) 845mm (33.3in)Main Frame Dimensions - Extended Travel Height 2067mm (81.7in) Depth 596mm (23.5in) Width (without console) 686mm (27in) Width (with console) 845mm (33.3in)Mass(withoutGripsorLoadCellfitted) Standard Travel 155kg (342lb) Extended Travel 182kg (402lb)Temperature Operating 5 to 35ºC (40ºF to 95ºF) Storage -20 to 55ºC (-4ºF to 130ºF)VentilationRequirements Un-restrictedairflowtosideventilationholesHumidity 5 to 85% RH (Non- condensing)


11.7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION LS100 PLUS

Maximum Force (tension and compression) 100kN (22,481lbf)Overall Force Range Using Interchangeable Load Cells 0.1N - 100kN (0.02 - 22,481lbf)Force Measuring System Exceeds the requirements of BS EN ISO 7500 – 1: 1999 Class 0.5 ASTM E4, DIN 1221Force Measuring Accuracy Better than 0.5%Crosshead Speed Range to 50kN 0.001 - 254mm/min (0.0004 - 10in/ min) to 100kN 0.001 - 101.6mm/in (0.0004 - 4in/min)Crosshead Speed Accuracy ± 0.2% @ steady state Maximum Working Width Between Columns 404mm (16in)Crosshead Vertical Travel 840mm (33in)Internal Extension Resolution < 0.03 micronsExternal Extensometer Connection. (Using Lloyd Instruments interface plug) Analogue (±10V) or strain gauge. Digital encoders (Single or dual differential)Data Output For Computer / serial printer RS 232Supply Voltage 230V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T5AH250V) 115V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T10AH250V)Power Consumption <1000 VAMain Frame Dimensions Height 1567mm (61.7in) Depth 496mm (13.5in) Width with Console 845mm (33in) Width without Console 686mm (27in)Mass(withoutGripsorLoadCellfitted) 200kg(440lb)Temperature Operating 5 to 35ºC (40ºF to 95ºF) Storage -20 to 55ºC (-4ºF to 130ºF)Humidity 5 to 85% RH (Non- condensing)



Maximum Force (tension and compression) 100kN (22,481lbf)Overall Force Range Using Interchangeable Load Cells 0.1N - 100kN (0.02 - 22,481lbf)Force Measuring System Exceeds the requirements of BS EN ISO 7500 – 1: 1999 Class 0.5 ASTM E4, DIN 1221Force Measuring Accuracy Better than 0.5%Crosshead Speed Range @ Full Load 0.001 - 510mm/min (0.0004 - 20in/ min)Crosshead Speed Accuracy ± 0.2% @ steady state at 100mm/min and above. Reduced at lower speed, but better than 1% at 0.5mm/min.Maximum Working Width Between Columns 620mm (24.4in)Crosshead Vertical Travel 1050mm (41.34in)Crosshead Position Accuracy < 0.1mmInternal Extension Resolution < 0.5 micronsExternal Extensometer Connection. (Using Lloyd Instruments interface plug) Analogue (±10V) or strain gauge. Digital encoders (Single or dual differential)Data Output For Computer / serial printer RS 232Supply Voltage 230V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T5AH250V) 115V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T10AH250V)Power Consumption <1000 VAMain Frame Dimensions Height 2508mm (98.74in) Depth 733mm (28.86in) Width 1204mm (47.4in)Mass(withoutGripsorLoadCellfitted) 150kg(330lb)Temperature Operating 5 to 35ºC (40ºF to 95ºF) Storage -20 to 55ºC (-4ºF to 130ºF)VentilationRequirements Un-restrictedairflowtosideventilationholesHumidity 5 to 85% RH (Non- condensing)



Maximum Force (tension and compression) 150kN (33,721lbf)Overall Force Range Using Interchangeable Load Cells 0.1N - 150kN (0.02 - 33,721lbf)Force Measuring System Exceeds the requirements of BS EN ISO 7500 – 1: 1999 Class 0.5 ASTM E4, DIN 1221Force Measuring Accuracy Better than 0.5%Crosshead Speed Range @ Full Load 0.001 - 254mm/min (0.0004 - 10in/ min)Crosshead Speed Accuracy ± 0.2% @ steady state at 100mm/min and above. Reduced at lower speed, but better than 1% at 0.5mm/min.Maximum Working Width Between Columns 620mm (24.4in)Crosshead Vertical Travel 1050mm (41.34in)Crosshead Position Accuracy < 0.1mmInternal Extension Resolution < 0.5 micronsExternal Extensometer Connection. (Using Lloyd Instruments interface plug) Analogue (±10V) or strain gauge. Digital encoders (Single or dual differential)Data Output For Computer / serial printer RS 232Supply Voltage 230V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T5AH250V) 115V a.c. ±10% 50-60Hz (Fuse T10AH250V)Power Consumption <1000 VAMain Frame Dimensions Height 2508mm (98.74in) Depth 733mm (28.86in) Width 1204mm (47.4in)Mass(withoutGripsorLoadCellfitted) 150kg(330lb)Temperature Operating 5 to 35ºC (40ºF to 95ºF) Storage -20 to 55ºC (-4ºF to 130ºF)VentilationRequirements Un-restrictedairflowtosideventilationholesHumidity 5 to 85% RH (Non- condensing)


11.10 RS232 LEADSMACHINE to PC Part No. 09/0639 (supplied).

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TxD

GND

RTS

CTS

GND

RxD

TxD

RTS

CTS

9 WAY "D"SKT (FEMALE)

9 WAY "D"SKT (FEMALE)

Data rate is 57600 BAUD, 8 Bit, no parity, 1 stop Bit

MACHINE TO PRINTER Part No. 09/0721 (optional)

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9 WAY "D"PLUG (MALE)(PRINTER END)

9 WAY "D"SKT. (FEMALE)(MACHINE END)

NOTE: To maintain EMC compliance ONLY LLOYD INSTRUMENTS leads supplied by AMETEK should be used. Check leads for signs of damage regularly. Replace leads that are damaged in any way.


Dimensions

LR5K Plus and LR10K Plus Machines(mm)


EZ20 and EZ50 Machines(mm)

Dimensions


LR30K Plus, LR50K Plus and LS100 Plus Machines(mm)

Dimensions


LR100K Plus and LR150K Plus Machines(mm)

Dimensions


Restricted Substance Status


Restricted Substance Status


International Symbols

WEEE DirectiveThis equipment contains electrical and electronic circuits and should not be directly disposed of in a landfill site.

RoHSThis product is RoHS and China RoHS compliant. This symbol indicates the equipment contains some restricted hazardous substances above the recommended level, and may offer potential harm to the environment after 15 years from date of manufacture.

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